Events

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• Ruohonjuuri celebrates 37 years of existence!
  11 October 2019, by Eva Wissenz

  This shop is one of the green shops in town, almost a legend here! They have a great selection of cosmetics, oils, juices, gluten free items, muesli, chocolates, teas, coffees, treats, cleaning products, superfood and vitamins.
  Let’s meet next week at their Tampere shop to celebrate their 37 years of existence. It’s on Hämeenkatu (Keskustori) on Oct. 14th, from 12 to 16.
  The team offers a nice tea and many amazing discounts!!

• Waste reduction week: a conference and a few tips
  21 November 2019, by Eva Wissenz

  This Friday, a nice conference is organized with the writerOtso Sillanaukee who’s promoting a frugal lifestyle without waste (and then no need to recycle anything!). He’s sharing the mic with Maija Lumme, Corporate Responsibility Specialist at Pro Ethical Trade Finland (Eettisen kaupan puolesta ry) and Risto Isomäki, journalist, activist and writer.
  This event is part of the European Waste Reduction week and is organized by Ekokumppanit, the learning center Tampereen seudun työväenopisto (…)

• PALAVA TULEVAISUUS – End for burning peat and wood in Tampere
  22 December 2021, by Elokapina Media

  https://sustainabletampere.fi/PALAVA-TULEVAISUUS-Loppu-turpeen-ja-puun-polttamiselle-Tampereella🔥WHAT?
  Environmental groups Elokapina Tampere / Extinction Rebellion Tampere, Suomanifesti, Friends of the Earth Tampere, Fridays for Future Tampere ja Greenpeace Tampere organise a demonstration, where we demand the City of Tampere to:
  1. Acknowledge that burning biomass and peat in energy production is harmful for the environment and biodiversity. Tampereen sähkölaitos and the city of (…)

• What can we learn from an eco-village?
  4 February 2020, by Eva Wissenz

  This topic discussion is organized by the Sustainability and Impact Club of Tampere Universities with Y-Kampus and the Continuous Learning project.
  Satu Mattila, co-founder of the eco-village Kurjen Tila, is joining the Sustainability and Impact Club at Tampere University this Thursday.
  We’ll explore together what we can learn from eco-villages and what kind of impact they can have.
  The event is free and open to all!
  Thursday 6th of February, 12:00-13:00, Y-Kampus TAMK, Paja C1-23.

• Regenerate
  13 May 2020, by Eva Wissenz

  What do we need to grow food at home? How can we grow food in our local urban spaces?
  Join the monthly meeting of the Changemakers Tampere with an exciting theme: Regenerate - A Start-Up panel on growing food at home.
  The speakers are Vivian Leung, heading Food Techies: a Food StartUp Innovation Hub, and Dora Tkalec, Soil health advocate, Permaculture practices specialist and Local food systems developer.
  This nice event is happening today after Tampiiri’s organic seedlings picking, (…)

• Tampere’s citizen’s day
  28 September 2019, by Eva Wissenz

  If you can make it, it’s important to join this event and make your voice count by suggesting more sustainable practices for Tampere and discovering interesting initiatives.
  It’s happening on October 1st, from 3pm to 7pm in Tampere Talo (all information here).
  According to the program page "nearly 60 Tampere-based associations showcase their volunteering and other meaningful activities. The program also features dance, music, magic and a "How I Change the World" discussion between 6 pm (…)

• Eco-Feminism at the University
  17 November 2020, by Eva Wissenz

  It’s happening in Tampere!!
  "Join us for the first two-day Ecofeminism and Education Online Conference. The ECOFE2020 conference and a meditation retreat organised after the conference are an unparalleled collaborative endeavour of brilliant speakers, art, science, hope, activism and collective conversations curated by Ylätaso collective. ECOFE2020 challenges the traditional pattern of a scientific conference by increasing the time for discussion between conference presentations and (…)

• Impact tea time - Dynamic compassion
  3 April 2020, by Eva Wissenz

  Hello delicious friends! If you’re willing to discover environmentalists expressing their values as activists, entrepreneurs or artists, join us for a positive vibes Impact Tea Time today at 4pm on Zoom. We’ll share about compassion as a powerful resource to transform any kind of environment. This initiative is open to all and is part of the Sustainability and Impact Club!
  Click here to register on Zoom.
  (Thank you Song Tran for the nice image!)

• Climat Crisis coffee time
  25 January 2020, by Eva Wissenz

  "Would you like someone to discuss climate issues and worry with? Welcome to the Climate Cafe of Extinction Rebellion Tampere!
  The Climate Cafe is both a place for XR Tampere actives to spend time in the spirit of regenerative culture, and also a place for new people who are interested in the movement – or just to talk about climate matters and share our common concern. Seasoned rebels are always present to tell you about us and how to get involved in the action.
  The Climate Cafe is (…)

• Make your natural skincare
  23 November 2020, by Eva Wissenz

  Hey everyone,
  Still looking for a special Christmas present?
  Rahel wants to invite you to join Ruska Skincare’s Christmasworkshop. With her, you will create 5-10 little skincare treats for your loved ones. ✨
  Tickets and more information:
  https://ruskaskincare.com/shop/p/christmasworkshop
  Seats are limited to ensure everyone’s safety.